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Homers_pet_monkey
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 Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:02:19
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I need some ideas folks. I need some song suggestions for the band I am starting. We are gonna have our first meet-up next week I think and we need to work on a cover to start with (just to break the ice musically).
The singer is female so the Pixies are probably out (except maybe Here Comes Your Man and the ones that Kim sings). I have thought about maybe 'Full On Idle' by The Breeders but I need loads of other suggestions.
I said that I would give her a CD of songs that I suggest we try, so I will need about 20 songs. Nothing tricky though, this is a band of people who have not been playing long, so the easier the better. Nothing too obscure either 'cos I could do with having it in my collection (if not I may just download it).
Any suggestions will be appreciated/laughed at.
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apl4eris
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:11:47
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But I thought covers were supposed to be about what the band loves or is influenced by. Please pardon my ignorance. I'm sure you guys have some favorite songs?
Personally, I have no band and can't play an instrument, but I've always wanted to cover "St. James' Infirmary" and "Puttin' on the Ritz", among lots of others. I have a list here somwhere. Talk about your pipe dreams!
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starmekitten
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:12:18
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Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon (cf. radiohead cover, bloody marvelous)
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:18:05
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I do love that song actually Kitty, the cover is good also.
This cover is not necessarily gonna stay, it's just a tester to start with. The girl has said that her voice is not that strong yet so that's why I think that most Frank sung Pixies songs are out. The Breeders are a HUGE influence on me so one of theirs would be a great choice but I am not just looking at bands that influence my songwriting, just a song that we all like (not even like at the moment necessarily) will do. I just want to give her some options.
I am also gonna add 'Huffer' from Title TK too.
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starmekitten
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:24:30
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Slight left at the traffic lights for you then....
You may find this odd......
Gorecki - Lamb. I know you don't like lamb so much but this song is great, lyrically lovely and very gentle. I always wondered how it would sound guitary. It's a gentle song to sing as well. Download it and have a listen.
Trust me I'm going to be a doctor.
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KimStanleyRobinson
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:26:38
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When I Was a Painter
from Pod. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:32:38
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Funnily enough Kim, I was thinking about that one.
I am also thinking about Wuthering Heights.
I would download it Kitty, but I am not sure I want to go near Limewire ever again.
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Homers_pet_monkey
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KimStanleyRobinson
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:41:31
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Limehouse too, but she'll need to be capable of keeping her own sense of rhythm.
We used to do them.
They are fun fun fun songs to play.
Psycho Killer too maybe? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
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apl4eris
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:51:31
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www.olga.net has a bunch of guitar tabs.
I'm trying to think of some songs. What about some old Throwing Muses or Cat Power? Some of Chan's songs are less difficult on the voice. Or maybe Faun Fables?
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 10:54:02
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Yeah I think my Throwing Musses CD's are going on next. Thanks for the link and idea apl. And everyone so far.
I have added 'American English' by Idlewild.
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Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 01/20/2005 10:54:19 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 11:01:42
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On a similar tip - Belly? I love Belly, if thats any help.
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 11:08:23
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Yep, another good option. My god I have got some music to listen to tonight. Then it's selecting and then burning the CD. Need's to be done for tomorrow afternoon.
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KimStanleyRobinson
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Broken Face
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 11:52:45
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i would recommend not limiting your cover chocies to original female voices - just because its originally sung by a male doesn't mean a female can't sing it. just go for something with a good feel, OR, ask her what she wants to sing and you guys learn that
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 12:47:32
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Oh no I am looking at male sung songs too. Just not Pixies ones that Frank sings.
I have a few male sung songs so far, and she suggested a Radiohead one herself and a couple of Smashing Pumkins songs.
As for figuring them out myself, it's quicker to find them online, especially as I need all guitar parts and bass lines. Time is of the essence.
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frank black conspiracy
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:10:53
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hpm, this could be so two hours ago, but try these two search engines:
tabrobot and tabs |
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Homers_pet_monkey
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KimStanleyRobinson
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:14:31
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Yes, the Joey factor is always the barrier.
Thats why you play U Mass and Planet of Sound.. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:19:44
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Not sure if she could manage the screaming of those two though and they just wouldn't be the same without it. I think the Kim sung ones are the easiest. Might give Gigantic a go.
Thanks for the links fbc.
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starmekitten
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:21:53
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Y control? because you love them....her even...
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frank black conspiracy
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:25:48
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Are you playing rhythm?
no boy, no aloha is a mighty fine tune
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:31:47
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I also thought about Noaloha. Neither of us are lead guitarists but I could do simple lead (very simple). None of us are really into songs with solos anyway so that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
And yes Kitty, the YYY's are going on next. Nick Zinner's guitar playing is pretty odd though. May take some working out even with tabs.
I'm also thinking 'Island In The Sun' by Weezer.
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Edited by - Homers_pet_monkey on 01/20/2005 13:34:36 |
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Manny
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 13:58:17
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frank black conspiracy
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:00:59
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:06:58
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99 Red Balloons by Nina. Genius, thanks.
I have added 'Waiting For The Man' by The Velvet Underground which is piss easy, Modern Romance by Yeah Yeah Yeahs which is also piss easy, and Since Yesterday by Strawberry Switchblade which has some really easy chords that I have never come across before. My list is growing.
Think I've got enough Breeders songs to give to her for now. Thanks anyway.
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:12:07
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"Femme Fatale" - Nico. I love that song...
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:48:17
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Also remembered Spellbound by Siouxie
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:52:34
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Don't know that one. I have added 4 Elastica songs now (Line-Up, Annie, All-Nighter, Vaseline). I like Elastica.
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:58:06
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You don't know Siouxsie & the banshees?
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 15:03:16
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You should! She's sometimes forgotten...
Here's a bit of Spellbound lyrics to you:
From the cradle bars
Comes a beckoning voice
It sends you spinning
You have no choice......
Purify the colors, purify my mind,
and spread the ashes of the colors
over this heart of mine!
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Daisy Girl
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Posted - 01/20/2005 : 20:50:30
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Cool HPM can't wait to hear more about the band.
Yes Breeders and Belley are cool. Retrowise maybe Blondie, Pat Benatar, or Go Go's. Janis and Fleetwood Mac are also cool but I am guessing probably too retro. |
Edited by - Daisy Girl on 01/20/2005 20:52:07 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 01/21/2005 : 02:37:26
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I Love Rock And Roll!
And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
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